Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
The theme of the stained glass window is flying men and wings, illustrated by passages from the prophets Isaiah and Ezekiel. At the top is a figure of St Michael, patron saint of airmen, trampling the devil angel. The larger figures of angels bear the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit. The face of the angel holding the shield is a portrait of Louis. The inscription reads:
To the glory of God and in proud and thankful memory of those members of the British [Royal] Flying Corps who fell in the Great War 1914-18.
The badge of the RFC (later the Royal Air Force) and the badge of the West Virginia Flying Corps, incorporating the seal of that State, also appear.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
Westminster Abbey
Street
Deans Yard
Town
Westminster
District
City Of Westminster
County
Greater London
Country
England
Postcode
SW1P 3PA
OS map ref
TQ 29973 79401
Other Details
In the nave overlooking the Grave of the Unknown Warrior
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Royal Flying Corps Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
To the glory of God and in proud and thankful memory of those members of the British [Royal] Flying Corps who fell in the Great War 1914-18.
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
First World War (1914-1918)
Is the total an exact count?
Yes
Of the names listed, how many served and returned?
0
Of the names listed, how many died?
0
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Unknown
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Given by Mrs Louis Bennett of West Virginia USA, especially in memory of her son, Lt. Louis Bennett junior. He was born in Weston in 1894 and was killed on 24th August 1918 while serving with no. 40 squadron of the Corps in France
Maker
Maker
Person or organisation involved in the making of the memorial
MR HARRY GRYLLS
What role did they have in the making?
Makers
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
1922
References
References
Images- https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/louis-bennett-royal-flying-corps
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Media ID
153278
Window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Window
Copyright Statement
Copyright Mark Littler
Who is it credited to?
Mark Littler
Date Taken
24/02/2023
Who took or provided this image?
Mark Littler
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
3499
Media Image Width
2908